The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission found $1m cash in former Chief of Defence staff mansion,Alex Badeh.the cash was found hidden in Badeh bedroom,the agency believe that the $1m is part of the diverted arms money.
Alex Badeh is facing 10 court on diverting N3.97billion belonging to NAF,a trial which begins today.
A top source in EFCC said:
“Apart from NAF funds, investigation confirmed that Badeh diverted funds meant for procurement of arms to Bureau De Change. We have interacted with some Bureau De Change operators.
“When we searched his mansion at 6, Ogun River Street in Maitama District in Abuja, $1million raw cash was found in one of the rooms.
“Our operatives made sure that the search of the house was conducted in the presence of Badeh’s neighbours who can attest to the discovery. We ensured that these neighbours witnessed our operation.”
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